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The Book of Celtic Verse: A Treasury of Poetry, Dreams and Visions (Hardcover)
by John Matthews (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Watkins Publishing (23 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905857128
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905857128
  • Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
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The Celts have always loved words. They called their earliest bards 'Carpenters of Song' and 'People of Skill', and established a tradition which began with the intricate magical poems of Taliesin in the 6th century AD, continued in the rich Medieval works of Dafydd ap Gwilym and Rhys Goch, and in the 19th century work by Gerald Manley Hopkins, and can be found in the of 20th century work of writers such as R.J. Stewart, Robin Williamson and Catherine Fisher as well as a legion of other Celtic song-smiths, who have carried the torch of verse-craft and vision into our own time. John Matthews has chosen the finest works by these writers, and has translated many of the oldest for this volume. His selection reflects aspects of the Celtic tradition which are unique to these people: a love of nature, of history, and of the rich heritage of myth, legend, magic and spirituality which is among the finest in the world. We are the music-makers. And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams; World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams; Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Book of Verse, 21 Aug 2007
This collection of celtic verse spans 15 centuries and for the purpose of this book the editor has included the linguistic group that cover Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall and Brittany.

Refreshingly, it includes some contemporary poetry written by both men and women and is a lovely collection that has chapters titles `Spells and Incantations', `The High Dream of Nature', Lovers Under Leaf', Warriors and Warlords' and `Voices of the Spirit'.

An excellent selection to read to oneself, read aloud, draw on for inspiration and to quote from, the hardback version is presented in an attractive green and gold celtic knotwork illuminated cover and would make a wonderful gift as would the softback version.
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